*** This post first appeared in TSMM's January 13th Newsletter, where you can get all the music tips (and some extras) first ***
Remorae, were born during an experimental recording residency designed to bring folk and electronic artists from around the world together to imagine the folktronic future. I’m not sure if any other groups were formed as a result, but Remorae’s immediate experiments were impressive, culminating in their 2020 LP, Folkatron Sessions 2. Last year they wisely changed their name from Folkatron and released Flourish in Green. It’s their most accomplished work to date.
Folktronica is a fairly broad church with very few artists able to supply the same levels of imagination or quality in both disciplines, not to mention the requisite synergy. Well Remorae, where once their fusion could occasionally feel a touch unbalanced, have absolutely nailed it this time around.
The vocal duo and musicians, who variously play flute, bandoneon, accordion, cello, dulcimer, percussion and shurti box, give the impression of time served dedication to the folk arts, whilst four of the quintet are also knob twiddling button pushers and chip in live effects and electronic improvisation with a rare deftness. Whether during their folk balladry, instrumental minimalism, cosmic shanties or experimental electronic twisted tales about affairs of the heart, the folkloric and futuristic combine as if it was always meant to be.
Rather like their name change, there’s an extra sophistication and pleasing evolution on this new EP, let’s hope we don’t have to wait another three years for the next chapter.
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Find Remorae in good company in the Slow Folk Playlist
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